Data Governance Manager

Data Governance Manager | Global Law Firm | London (Liverpool Street)Up to £90,000 | 3 days in office | Permanent

Our client, a global law firm, is seeking a Data Governance Manager to define and lead its firmwide data management and governance strategy across an international platform.

This is a newly created role sitting within IT, with a strong focus on legal and matter-related data, working closely with partners, lawyers, finance, risk, and operational teams.

The Role

You will take ownership of the firm’s data governance framework, ensuring client, matter, financial, and operational data is accurate, trusted, and effectively used to support legal delivery and commercial decision-making.

Key responsibilities include:

• Defining and embedding a global data governance and data management strategy
• Acting as the firm’s senior authority on data quality, ownership, and standards
• Leading master data management across core systems (PMS, CRM, finance, billing, time recording)
• Working closely with legal teams to improve matter, client, and profitability data
• Translating legal practice needs into practical data and reporting solutions
• Driving data quality, controls, and behavioural change across the firm
• Supporting reporting, analytics, and data-led decision-making

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